UPDATE 5:28 PM PT — OhGeesy’s attorney, Michael A. Goldstein, tells us he believes there were actually a total of 5 people in the car. In any event, he says, “Although it has been reported that a single firearm was recovered from a bag in the front passenger area, the officers arrested all 5 occupants.
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UPDATE 11:44 AM PT — A GoFundMe has been started for the family of Pat Stay … so far, it’s collected upwards of $34,000 with a goal of $100k. Pat Stay, known as one of the best battle rappers in the game, is dead after a stabbing incident in Nova Scotia, Canada. The stabbing happened
FN Meka’s problems didn’t go away when Capitol Records pulled the plug on the controversial project — the Black rapper whose voice was used for Meka wants to sue the creators. SUBSCRIBE: http://tmz.me/wONe5NO About TMZ: TMZ has consistently been credited for breaking the biggest stories dominating the entertainment news landscape and changed the way the
Play video content TMZ.com FN Meka‘s problems didn’t go away when Capitol Records pulled the plug on the controversial project — the Black rapper whose voice was used for Meka has started the process to take legal action against the creators. Kyle The Hooligan says FN Meka’s creators stole his drip to create the character,
Play video content TMZ.com With the signature of Gov. Gavin Newsom, the state of California is set to pass an unprecedented rap lyrics bill that will block prosecutors from using artists’ work as circumstantial evidence. Strange Music rapper X-Raided knows firsthand how bill AB-2799 could’ve changed his life — he spent 26 years in prison
Play video content No Jumper Podcast Battle rapper Pat Stay‘s public challenge to The Game for his Eminem-dissing “Black Slim Shady” song has backfired … resulting in Game blocking him on Instagram, which is not the expected outcome from the typically confrontational artist. In a fiery Instagram post Tuesday, Pat Stay claimed the veteran rapper
The Roots’ frontman Black Thought has been wowing audiences for decades with his raw rap style … without having the same solo recognition as his peers. BT addressed notions he was an “underrated” talent during a recent interview with Zane Lowe for Apple Music to promote his new joint album with Danger Mouse. According to
Play video content TMZ.com Nipsey Hussle got a ton of love for what would’ve been his 37th birthday, an honorable gesture … but YG wishes the rapper could’ve seen the honor for himself. TMZ Hip Hop caught up with YG at Nip’s Hollywood Star unveiling, which also included the announcement of August 15 as Nipsey
Travis Scott, Cardi B and countless others have already hyped up GloRilla’s breakout hit, solidifying her entry into the game … and pumping her wayyy up. SUBSCRIBE: http://tmz.me/wONe5NO About TMZ: TMZ has consistently been credited for breaking the biggest stories dominating the entertainment news landscape and changed the way the public gets their news. Regularly
Play video content TMZ.com Travis Scott, Cardi B and countless others have already hyped up GloRilla‘s breakout hit, solidifying her entry into the game … and pumping her wayyy up. We caught up with Glo in Hollywood earlier this week to talk about the massive success of her single “F.N.F. (Let’s Go)” which has been
Chance The Rapper is dismissing all negativity thrown his way after his last solo album, “The Big Day,” didn’t meet fans’ expectations, and says none other than Dave Chappelle advised him. Chance hit “The Breakfast Club” Tuesday and said Dave once put things in perspective for him … comparing album and touring periods to yearbook
Popular Louisiana rapper JayDaYoungan was fatally ambushed by 5 gunmen … according to his father, who was there when his son was gunned down. The slain rapper’s dad, Kenyatta Scott, tells TMZ … he and JayDaYoungan were sitting in the front yard of their Louisiana home Wednesday evening when a black truck pulled up and
UPDATE 9:18 PM PT — Cops say JayDaYoungan has died as a result from his injuries. He was only 24. RIP Popular Louisiana rapper JayDaYoungan is currently hospitalized, battling injuries sustained when he was shot outside a home in his home state … TMZ has learned. A rep for the Bogalusa PD tells us they
Play video content All Elite Wrestling Kevin Gates is not one to mess with — the popular rapper straight-up clocked AEW star Tony Nese during Dynamite on Wednesday … after he was told his music sucks!! It all went down at the Gas South Arena in Duluth, GA … where Gates was standing ringside as
Drake‘s brand new home apparently already had an unwanted visitor … cops arrested a man there who claimed the rapper was his dad. LAPD tells TMZ … cops were called to the rapper’s Beverly Hills-adjacent mansion last Friday after an employee saw someone near the pool house. Police questioned the 23-year-old … the man claimed
Play video content Miami Police have released body cam footage of Polo G‘s 2021 arrest, and it all unfolds like a night the “RAPSTAR” would probably love to forget. The footage is related to the story TMZ broke back in June 2021 … Polo was arrested right after his “The Goat” album release party with
Just follow the Instagram and TikTok hashtags — up-and-coming Memphis rapper GloRilla’s “F.N.F. (Let’s Go)” single is the hottest twerk anthem of 2022, and now she’s joined one of the hottest labels in the game … Yo Gotti’s Collective Music Group!!! SUBSCRIBE: http://tmz.me/wONe5NO About TMZ: TMZ has consistently been credited for breaking the biggest stories
If you saw Babyface and Chance The Rapper all buddy buddy at the BET Awards and thought … “Hmm!! That’s interesting” — you’re spot on, because it turns out that was more than just a photo-op, it was quite intentional. Sources close to the situation tell TMZ Hip Hop Chance and ‘Face have been collaborating
French Montana’s good mood dampened Wednesday morning when news broke that Lil Tjay was shot and rushed to surgery … a moment he tweeted about with passion. SUBSCRIBE: http://tmz.me/wONe5NO About TMZ: TMZ has consistently been credited for breaking the biggest stories dominating the entertainment news landscape and changed the way the public gets their news.
Play video content TMZ.com French Montana‘s good mood dampened Wednesday morning when news broke that Lil Tjay was shot and rushed to surgery … a moment he tweeted about with passion. pray for my lil bro lil Tjay 🙏🏽 — French Montana (@FrencHMonTanA) June 22, 2022 @FrencHMonTanA We caught up with French in NYC, and
Rapper Obie Trice was busted in Michigan for allegedly threatening an ex-girlfriend … and cops say he told her family he was going to harm them too. The “Got Some Teeth” rapper was booked Thursday afternoon in West Bloomfield for using a telephone to harass or threaten someone … according to the Oakland County Sheriff’s
Gold-selling Brooklyn drill rapper 22Gz was arrested on attempted murder charges early Sunday morning the moment he landed at JFK airport. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ … 22Gz was in Atlanta since the shooting and may have thought the coast was clear for his Sunday Summer Jam performance … but police caught up with him
DDG may not be moonwalking in Calabasas for a while … we’ve learned he got hauled off to jail for gun possession, but the arrest started with an alleged joyride. Law enforcement sources tell us LAPD pulled over the 24-year-old rapper and YouTuber Monday for reckless driving. We’re told he was cruising in a Lamborghini
Play video content TMZ.com Desiigner had a not-so-friendly exchange with cops after getting pulled over … leading to a shouting match while things got sorted out. The whole thing went down Wednesday in L.A. after law enforcement sources tell us the “Panda” rapper was pulled over for driving without license plates and tinted windows. We’re
Play video content TMZ.com Baltimore rapper Young Moose is $300,000 richer now that the city of Baltimore’s reached a settlement with him over a dirty cop who was caught planting crack on him back in 2012. Young Moose joined “TMZ Live” Wednesday in hopes his situation would help uncover other potentially corrupt police officers, and
Lil Keed complained to his friends and family he was suffering from serious stomach pain in the days leading up to his death … with things getting so bad he had to go to the hospital. Multiple sources close to Keed tell us … the YSL label rapper had his battles over the years with
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban got the last laugh over Lil Wayne on Monday … firing back at the legend for calling Luka Doncic a “ho” — by using one of Weezy’s very own song lyrics!! Of course, Wayne — who is a big Chris Paul supporter — was sitting courtside as he watched the
YSL Rapper Lil Keed died early Saturday morning in Los Angeles, his brother Lil Gotit announced on Instagram. See emotional tributes from his family.
Rapper Lil Keed, a rising star from Atlanta and member of Young Thug‘s controversial YSL label, is dead … according to his reps and family members. Waiting for your permission to load the Instagram Media. His brother, Lil Gotit, said, “Can’t believe I seened u die today bro I did all my cries I know
Play video content TMZSports.com Memphis-born rapper Al Kapone — most famous for his hit song “Whoop That Trick” — says Warriors superstar Steph Curry can’t use his signature line … especially against his hometown Grizzlies!! TMZ Sports spoke with the Southern MC after Memphis’ 134-95 blowout win over Golden State Wednesday night … and asked